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gonehuntin' wrote:Don't know about quail. If you're shooting at a rocket, it's a Hun. If you're shooting at a hen pheasant with a short tail, it's a sharpie. They also make a strange sound something like kuk, kuk, kuk when they're flying.

Huns are notably smaller than Sharptails. Sharptails have feathered feet too.

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I can't answer the question directly. Too much variation in size for the breed. I can tell you how to find out if the dog is near its proper weight...and I suspect, at 7 months of age and 75#, it may not be near its healthy weight. I suspect it may be overweight. What I suggest is that you put the ...

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Thank you F Vizsla mine M GSP my kids who comes back. The marking just throws me because he can literally be running around peeing. Thought I would check here before Vet as he has no problem with him back at college. Thanks guys! Well, to be honest, at one of my houses in College, I was happy if my...

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I would say its big but not so big as to be completely surprising. Labs seem to have a vast size range.

Is he chunky or just big?

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To Clarify, its your sons GSP, that lives at college, and when he comes back, pees? Or is it your Viszla, that lives with you, and pees when the GSP comes back. Have either of them been neutered? A vet visit may be in order to rule out a medical cause, but I'd be inclined to call it marking. The dog...

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My dog has always been the one to instigate these fights. Just this past weekend it occurred again. This time it was at the end of the hunt and I threw the birds on the ground and another dog came up to them and mine went after her. Before the hunt started they were running around playing together....

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…"On a related question.... what do i do about non-bird things he has that I want him to drop -- like dead rotten moles or mice my cat has killed and dog has found. It can't be good to let him eat those...but he goes in to frantic speed-swallow mode when I try to take them. I assume these two thing...

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Define exactly what the problem is. In detail, exactly. My dog retrieved a bird. (Which he usually doesn't do because I have not trained him yet). He brought the bird to me then when I took it from him he turned around and nailed another dog. In another time my dog and another dog went after a down...

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Pathfinder. Works nice. I used it in airplane mode in areas without cell signal. Basically, there's an "Antenna" that's about the size of a key fob, that connects to your phone with Bluetooth. It uses google maps for its mapping. The "on point" or "treed" function works so-so, but you can see if you...

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Actually it is nothing like discussing gait and bone structure in the show ring both have reason a 12o'clock tail has none......Cj Well, sort of. I’ve seen dogs with goofy looking runs get out there and find birds, same as dogs with heads that maybe looked pointy like a possum. Similarly, I’ll allo...

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A 12o'clock tail has mostly nothing to do with anything.....Cj It's one of those things that for field trialers, is important, kind of like you might hear a show ring handler talk about gait or bone structure. I was listening to the Hunting Dog Podcast, and the guest recounted a story about Bodo Wi...

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After sleeping on it, I am going to bring him home Monday, sooner if I can. The trainer wants me to wait until Monday, mainly because she is going to hold a bird in front of him and see if he will chase it at least. Up to this point she had not done this, and had been planting them in a field. Defi...

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Among other things...$450 is too cheap. Meaning, I'd be questioning their credentials at that price.

I'll PM you a good guy to reach out to in OH.

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Hello everyone I’m new here and to the sport I have a gsp that has just completed the Ronnie smith program and live in Alabama looking for people that upland hunt to hook up with to hunt with and learn the sport Good Luck! I think that wild bird hunting in AL (and I could be wrong) is about like NC...

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A robust first aid kid for the dog, ideally one with a staple gun. Barbed wire can ruin days.

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Do you have launchers available where you are? Or kick traps with a string? Plant the launcher/trap and when he starts to get more intense remove release the bird to fly away. Hopefully that will develop the stop at point. If you can take a video on your cell phone that might be helpful too. The cha...

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"Great Bloodline. "Championship Bloodline." "Both Parents are great hunters." "Started Dog." It means a dog that isn't a puppy and has had some exposure to birds, probably, at some point. It means one thing for a pro or big time amateur Field Trialer with years of experience to say "That's one hecku...

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Cocadori:: Don't misinterpret this. But I would certainly give the Brittney some serious consideration. sounds like a great deal. I do wonder why somebody would literally give away a dog that has been in the family for 4 years and has many times the price invested. Might be more the we see. plus wh...

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I don’t really want a lab, because I want pointers, and I’m hoping to get through the normal common breeds like gsp, setter, pointer, Brittany. Having 2 dogs at a time maybe 3 then after having one of each or maybe even after only trying 3 of the breeds, deciding what I’ll most likely end up always...

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Obedience training is important and will pay dividends in the future. But, remember a well trained dog isn't the same as a well-behaved or dog, or a dog that's a pleasant house companion. Your dog will need plenty of exercise for the latter. Unstructured nature walks, walks on a leash, play time at ...

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northwoodshunter wrote: The only thing about a gsp or Brittany is I don’t know how natural they are and I really prefer more natural pointing at a young age and good noses.

They're natural. GSP's mature and develop early from what I've seen. Can't say that I've seen a ton of Brittany's.

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You might talk to Krystal Creek kennels. I know they're generally speaking in your neck of the woods and they raise nice GSP's.

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I'm considering K9Grass artificial turf for my future dogs. It is clean, durable and much softer on pooch paw pads than a concrete slab. I suspect that since it is designed for dogs especially it won't get hotter to the touch than natural grass. It's more or less like an outdoor bright-green marine...

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The only time I ever look at the sight is when I'm deer (or small game) hunting.

I like green. But again, hardly use it. If I'm thinking about my barrel or looking at it, I may as well save .50 and not pull the trigger.

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quote="Timewise65"] I am not saying all dogs should be FF. I am only saying from my experience with Retrievers, most all of the pro's I know include FF in all training! I have seen exceptions, but few and far between..... Nuff Said[/quote] Pro's...Let's think about that. Professional Trainers, Profe...

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Is he a house/family dog? I know a GSP that was asking $3500 for a finished dog (NAVHDA UT Prize 2,) so a dog that steady to wing/shot/fall and retrieving to hand...These are dogs that are 1200 for a puppy or thereabouts. Honestly, I'd find the best home you can and worry about the money after you t...

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What are your goals, specifically, for you and the dog? I've hunted with a lot of retrievers that were never force fetched that are extremely competent at recovering and delivering game. If you mostly want a bang up duck dog, work on what I never, ever seem to read about, but do see relatively commo...

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When you say he's ""crunching the bird", have you checked to see if the ribs are broken, teeth marks in flesh, tearing the skin? Good question...With quail I've noticed my dog is a bit sticky in letting them go...Not hard mouthing it but it seems like he wants to suck on it like a lozenge or someth...

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While it might be a hassle from the housebreaking end of it, its still a blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things. Really, if the breeding/breeder is what you want, I wouldn't let it enter my thought process, if only because I'd hate to wonder "what if" if I got a dog from a breeding that was...

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On the subject of ruining dogs, I've seen a dog ruined by a regular check cord. How? Owner never let the dog get out of check cord range for 18 months. A launcher is a tool. While some tools (like a sledge hammer) might have the potential to do a lot more damage than ohters, like a screw driver, tha...

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Hello GDF, I have been lurking here for a while, and I figured it was time for me to finally start posting. A little background, I am currently in the military deployed in Afghanistan. I will be back at home (Utah) sometime in October. Next spring I plan on purchasing a German Shorthair Pointer pup...

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Regarding price: it’s like a car. At some point it’s a case of diminishing returns, of paying progressively more for marginal improvements...but the difference between a $10K car and a $30K car is significant. So don’t buy a $250 dog. But, a $1500 Kurzhaar isn’t going to do anything a $700-$1000 dog...

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I had shorthair's for a lot of years. Then had a few pointer's, couple E Setter's and now one Red Setter and one on the way. I love all dog's but the best were to me the shorthairs . Now a Red Setter entered my life and I'm pretty stuck on them. Figure my coming pup will probably be my last, gettin...

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If I didn't duck hunt, it would be easier, and I honestly probably would try a few different setter breeds, or different continental pointing breeds. But, as I do duck hunt, the GWP is kind of the default...I guess I could go the route of a Pudelpointer or Griff, but its kind of like comparing Labs,...

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What are your goals with the dog? The easy answer is Force Fetch. Or wait a few months and force fetch, 5 months is kind of young. A trainer told me not to use frozen birds, either. Alternatively, you could try putting him on the table and teaching a reliable "hold," where you put things in his mout...

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Hello all, I have a 9 month old GSP who will be heading to the trainer in October to be introduced to birds, and gun broke. I was hoping to get some opinions on what I can do to further his training up until that point. Currently, he heels well, recalls without the collar on, retrieves very well, a...

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Sunflower seeds.

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I'll let you in on a dirty secret. GSP's (half the genes for this dog) have very low instances of hip dysplasia. Low enough, that were I buying one, I'd not care if he were x-ray'd. The instances of hip displasia are less than 5%. Labs are a lot worse, but even still, 86% of dogs have normal hips. ...

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Hunted or not, it is a rare Lab that does not have a strong desire to retrieve and an affinity for water. It is a rare GSP that does not have a pointing instinct and desire to run/search when turned loose. Now there are alot of Labs which suffer from poor conformation and health problems. Opportuni...

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Thank You, JONOV Yesterday I decided I was overdue to educate myself a little further and Google lead me to Nationwide who claims to be the number one in this line of insurance. Their website provides a place to input information on your dog and provides quotes for full coverage and catastrophic co...

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My buddy has one...Super sweet dog, as would be expected. Actually, its one of the most mentally well balanced dog I've ever met, except she barks at cows. Great retriever, loves duck hunting. During field hunts it actually beats any other dog to the birds since the GSP in her gives her an athletic ...

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During cold-ish weather, look on the south facing hill sides. On Windy days, the side out of the wind.

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5 NAVHAD Chapters in your State. Perhaps you could reach out and find a training partner who has pigeons and launchers. The Chapter I am most involved with has both at every training day for anyone/everyone to use, and numerous members train on a regular basis. http://www.navhda.us/chapterinfo.aspx...

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JONOV, What can you tell me/us about how many vets will accept the Insurance you have purchased? On my mind is how likely is a guy to find a vet to honor it in rural areas or while on an out of state hunt. Or does the Insurance coverage apply to any vet you might need to get services from? Yes. I b...

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No insurance is "worth it." If it were, they'd all be out of business. That includes State Farm and USAA and Auto Owners. It serves to make the financially unbearable, bearable. I have an inexpensive policy with a higher deductible on my dog in case of an expensive afterhours emergency room visit or...

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My initial thought is that WI’s reaction was overblown, due to the strength of the ruffed grouse’s population in that state and so, the ability of the bird to absorb kicks and stabs. The decision may well be kneejerk...there. While areas in WI have shown the standard decline thru succession, etc......

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He answers. Many hunters keep toilet paper in their day pack for such an abnormality. Never known one that wasn't camping to bring a portable.

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Jon, I wish for you to find the true meaning of bird hunting first and foremost. It does not mean shooting your limit, nor finding hundreds of birds in every outing, nor filling the freezer. At least, not for me. For me, it is about the dance my dog(s) and I do in the arena that is utterly breathta...

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WI seems to have a knee jerk reaction to these things...Especially in a bird that's population is known to cycle. Its kind of like the knee-jerk reaction to CWD. I remember, as I was living in IL and hunting in Wisconsin in what they then referred to as the "DEZ" or Disease Eradication Zone, and the...

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There is a financial issue here: I don't have the time nor money to drive all over creation on some wild goose chase, sir. I'm on a budget. I also do have a medical issue: asthma. I can't go above 3,500 feet in elevation or walk on hilly terrain. Use of a computer connected to the Internet to resea...

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